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In brief: CMF opens Phase 2 funding for IDM sector
Plus: The NFB expands its short film collection The Curve, to which 40 creators and filmmakers contributed, and Saloon Media launches a new scholarship fund.
Felix & Paul co-develop AR storybook with Jim Henson Co
The Seven Ravens is narrated by Neil Gaiman and will be demoed at a prestigious computer graphics conference next week.
Raja Khanna named CEO of Dark Slope
The appointment comes as Dark Slope pivots toward immersive learning and closes a new round of bridge funding.
WildBrain Spark tests AR for the first time
Teletubbies, In the Night Garden and Dragon & Boy are joining AR app AnibeaR, following US$17 million in new financing being earmarked for the AVOD to grow.
IDM sector grapples with revenue tumble stemming from COVID-19
Small and micro businesses have lost on average 40% of their monthly income, while a further 33% have lost all monthly income, said a CMF Trends report.
Wattpad to open second HQ in Halifax
CEO Allen Lau said the new office will “supercharge our business” as Wattpad expands its roster of high-profile partnerships and the capabilities of its platform.
Cream names Johnny Kalangis head of digital
The former marblemedia and CBC exec will oversee Cream’s digital efforts with an emphasis on expanding its reach into emerging digital content and distribution spaces.
Reflector Entertainment looks to build a new kind of platform
Alexandre Amancio and Guy Laliberte’s company is trying to build something akin to a streaming service for multimedia story universes.
Epic Story, DHX build out Slugterra universe
Ken Faier’s Epic Story Media has inked a multi-faceted deal with DHX that will see the pair develop transmedia content based on the kids property.
Shaftesbury lends immersive tech to clinical trials
The technology is meant to provide stress relief for pediatric patients, offering an alternative from sedatives and anti-anxiety medications.
CMF unveils ‘impactful’ changes to 2019/20 programs
Val Creighton says the changes, which include expanded triggers for digital projects and development funding, are among the most significant in CMF history.
Deals: Film Mode, Secret Location, Thunderbird
Wild Media’s Project Ithaca lands international sales at EFM, Thunderbird’s U.K. sales arm lands Sundance gem and Secret Location takes flight.
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